In the Night

Happy Friday everyone! This has been a busy week at work for me, although it was just the usual work things, nothing unusual. My classes have big tests today, and then midterm exams are next week so the kids are a little stressed. Of course some of them are their own worst enemies not doing what they needed to do , so they are keeping me busy hoping I will excuse them from something or allow them to play catch up. Some of those kids have legitimate reasons, but some of them aren't getting much sympathy. And then they are wanting help to get ready for today's test. Its the end of the quarter so they are worried about their grades.

So I've had a lot of evening art time this week to relax. My daughter has gone off to Florida with some friends, so on the nights my husband has dialysis it is pretty quiet. I have  done some playing, lots of painting, and really need to do a bit of cleaning in my happy space. :)

I made this owl without doing any sketching or planning. I really just wanted to try to make a flying owl and didn't really care what he ended up looking like. It was all big art experiment. I thought the dark Gelli printed background would be a good place to try since owls are flying around in the night.

I also decided that I was going to take my  owl outline (which looks like a kid drew him), and without too much fuss add feathers to him.
I must say I am really happy with the finished spontaneous results. It was a pleasant surprise (especially after looking at how he started)  and I learned a bit too. :)
I am linking up to Paint Party Friday. Thank you Kristen and Eva for hosting this great place to spotlight our art.

Any fun weekend plans? Mine is wide open but tomorrow is the hubby's birthday so I told him we could what he wants to do for the day. Let's see if he thinks of anything or even wants to do anything. :) Its not looking like great weather this weekend, clouds and some rain, but in another way its great weather to relax since next week the kids have midterm exams and they will keep me on my toes too. Plus, fingers crossed, maybe surgery for my hubby at the end of the week.
Have a great weekend everyone.
And as always, I appreciate you stopping by for a visit.